
Upcoming Events
Achieving the Goals of Transit Oriented Development in New York City: Bronx Metro North Stations as a Case Study
When: Monday, March 24, 2025 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Where:Virtual Panel via Zoom
RSVP: Please RSVP here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/v2ridNyFTkajRVMqAy6SIA#/registration
*1.5 CM*
This panel will explore the Bronx as a case study to examine how transit-oriented developments (TODs) shape NYC by integrating transportation investments with residential growth to drive community revitalization and economic development.
Panelists and Modetors include:
Jessica Wurwarg, Director of Planning, Policy and Economic Development, Transit Oriented Development at MTA C&D
Michael Kavalar, AICP, Senior Team Leader at NYC Department of City Planning
Kimberly McNabb, Deputy Director of Planning and Development at the Office of the Bronx Borough President
Moses Gates, Vice President for Housing and Neighborhood Planning at Regional Plan Association
Moderator:
Kristopher Takacs, Global Head of Stations and TOD & Principal Architect at AECOM

The Future of Long Island City: A Conversation
Join APA NYM and MAS NYC for a conversation on the Future of Long Island City
When: Tuesday, February 18th at 6PM
Where: Culture Lab LIC 5-45 46th Ave, LIC Queens
*CM credits are available
Resilience Hubs: Emerging Models for Equitable Resilience
Join APANYM and CALE for an engaging panel on Resilience Hubs: Strengthening Communities through Climate Adaptation

APA-NYM Holiday Happy Hour
Join us on Wednesday, 12/11 for the annual APA-NYM Chapter Holiday Happy Hour at Juke Bar East Village. RSVP required.
2024 Land Use and Sustainable Development Conference
The Land Use Law Center’s 23rd Annual Alfred B. DelBello Land Use and Sustainable Development Conference will take place on December 5–6, 2024. This year’s conference theme is “Fostering the Development of Sustainable Communities through Innovative Strategies.” Founder's Award Reception on Thursday, December 5.
WMPF Brown Bag Lunch & Learn - Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality (VR) is a tool planners can use to help visualize changes in our communities. Proposals like road diets, rezonings, or the creation of park spaces, among many others, can all be aided with the use of VR. For WMPF's first Brown Bag Lunch & Learn Webinar, New Rochelle’s Deputy Commissioner of Economic Development, Jorge Ventura, will discuss New Rochelle’s experience using VR and how it can be applied in other communities.
2024 APANY Metro Chapter Annual Conference
Join the 2024 American Planning Association New York Metro Chapter Annual Conference on October 16, 2024, at the NYU Kimmel Center. This year’s theme, “Planning in an Era of Change: Past Lessons, Emergent Issues, Future Adaptations”, focuses on shaping the future of suburban transit and sustainability. Attendees will engage in expert panels, interactive workshops, and earn continuing education credits. Early bird pricing ends in September, so don’t wait! Limited community tickets are also available. Secure your spot today and be part of the conversation on transforming transit for the future.
ASLANY, AIANY, APANY Metro: PlanScapeArch Conference 2024
This year’s joint conference explores multiple perspectives and engages local and global thought-leaders to reframe the conversation from identifying current challenges to exploring examples of how integrated planning and design could bring resolution.
Pride X Planning
Join us for the LGBT Historic Sites Project Walking Tour & Reception, organized by the APA – New York Metropolitan Chapter, in partnership with APA – LGBTQ & Planning National Division, NYC Department of City Planning, Queer Urbanists, and Stantec.
2024 Arthur Kunz Memorial Scholarship Breakfast
On June 7th, the APA Long Island Section will hold the annual Arthur Kunz Memorial Scholarship Breakfast at the Molloy College Suffolk Center in Amityville. This year we will highlight a program on Drive Electric (1 Sustainability & Resiliency CM Credit requested) and the scholarship winners will share their experiences from mobile workshops they attended during the APA National Conference in Minneapolis this April.
Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee Meeting
Anthony Drummond, Senior Planner for HPD will lead a discussion on NYC/NYS housing issues that may include: City of Yes for Housing Affordability, State budget housing items, impact of Brooklyn’s Comprehensive plan.
Hudson Valley Holiday Party
Join the planning community of the Lower and Mid-Hudson Valley at our first annual holiday party
Hors D’Ouevres will be served and an open bar serving beer, wine and a special holiday cocktail will be available to all who attend. Parking is available at the Municipal Lots on Fair Street and Front Street.